Colour can completely change the feeling of a bouquet. While there are traditional meanings associated with many flower colours, you do not need to follow them too closely. They are better used as a guide when choosing flowers for a particular person or occasion.
Red Flowers
Red is strongly associated with love and romance, making it a familiar choice for anniversaries and romantic gestures. Roses are the obvious example, although red flowers can also add warmth and depth to a mixed arrangement.
Pink Flowers
Pink flowers can feel warm, affectionate and cheerful. Depending on the shades used, they can work for birthdays, thank-you gifts, congratulations or simply sending someone a thoughtful surprise.
White Flowers
White flowers have a clean, calm appearance and are often chosen for sympathy arrangements, weddings and more understated gifts. They can also work beautifully alongside soft greens and pastel shades.
Yellow and Orange Flowers
Yellow and orange bring a brighter, more energetic feel to an arrangement. They are often a good choice when you want flowers to feel cheerful rather than romantic.
Mixed Colours
If you are unsure, a mixed bouquet is often the safest choice. Combining complementary colours gives the florist more freedom to create something balanced, fresh and suited to the occasion.
